slay girl
The phrase "slay girl" in French is expressed as slay girl.
This expression is used to praise a woman or girl for doing something exceptionally well or looking great.
Did you know?
- The term meuf often replaces 'girl' in this context and is an example of 'verlan' slang, where syllables are reversed to create a secret code.
- While 'slay girl' is a direct loan from English, a traditional French equivalent for a woman looking stunning is elle déchire, which literally translates to 'she tears'.
- The use of slay girl in France is heavily influenced by the global spread of ballroom culture and LGBTQ+ terminology from the United States.
Examples in context
- Bravo, tu déchires, meuf !Congratulations, you rock, girl!
- Tu assures grave, meuf !You're totally killing it, girl!
Example conversation
Chloé shows Gabriel her new outfit for a party.
- ChloéRegarde ma nouvelle robe, ça me va ?Look at my new dress, does it suit me?
- GabrielSlay girl, tu es incroyable !Slay girl, you look incredible!
- ChloéMerci beaucoup, Gabriel !Thank you so much, Gabriel!
- GabrielC'est vraiment le look parfait.It really is the perfect look.
